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Diagnosis of Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is usually diagnosed by combining a patient’s symptoms with a targeted pelvic examination. The condition develops when the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs become weakened or…
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Causes of Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse develops when the tissues that normally support the pelvic organs weaken or are damaged, allowing the bladder, uterus, vagina, rectum, or small bowel to descend from their usual position. In practical…
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Symptoms of Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse can cause a sense of vaginal bulging or pressure, pelvic heaviness, urinary or bowel changes, discomfort during sex, and symptoms that vary with standing, lifting, or straining. These symptoms arise when…
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What is Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is a structural disorder in which one or more pelvic organs descend from their normal position because the support system of the pelvis has weakened or failed. The condition involves the…
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FAQ about Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI
This FAQ explains pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, when it is caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It covers what the condition is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, how it is…
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Prevention of Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI
Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI is not fully preventable in every case, but its risk can be reduced substantially. The condition develops when bacteria, most often from sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia…
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Causes of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis develops when the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue along the bottom of the foot, is subjected to repeated strain that exceeds its ability to recover. The condition is not…